“But I don’t wanna leave the palace / Let’s pay someone to move in here and fix this.” The hardships are substantial for Josh Tillman, better known as Father John Misty. Clearly, on the extremely slow, gorgeous, and haunting balladry of “The Palace,” the alternative singer/songwriter has reached a breaking point…
I always loved this soundtrack, I found it very moving, I didn’t love the movie that much but there was something about the piano pieces in the soundtrack that would captivate me every time…
As the unofficial, but pretty much official birthplace of hip-hop, the Bronx has molded more than a few names in the rap game’s pantheon of legends. It’s also been shamefully slept-on, if you let Tray Pizzy tell it…
The movie Saturday Night Fever set the world and dance floors on fire. Comprised of shake-your-body-down-to-the-ground songs as well as heart-wrenching ballads, it has one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time. One of the most exquisite songs from the double-album, which was released in 1977, is “More Than a Woman,”…
Renowned London jazz drummer Yussef Dayes was, until recently, best known for his contributions to the highly acclaimed “Black Focus” album from duo Yussef Kamaal. Dayes has since teamed up with producer and keyboardist Alfa Mist to bring us his debut single “Love is the Message,” released last month…
This song is a fat paycheck, the ability to spend money with absolutely no consequence. This song is a Porsche on Rodeo drive, a sparkling chandelier. This song is a dress with real diamonds on it, imported silks, bottle service every night of the week….
A favorite remake of mine. Originally recorded by Tammi Terrell in 1966, but most notably known by Stevie Wonder, on his 1980’s classic album “Hotter than July.” This performance of “All I Do” was recorded by Kirk Whalum on his 1998 album “For You.”…
Un bajo custodiado por unas cuerdas sintetizadas abre “Ceylon” una de las canciones de Leimer por las cuales Baladamenti mataría…
The song has a groovy summer feel to it. Excellent vocals, smooth feel and mix with clean sounding instruments on the recording. The lyrics flow really well with it.
The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying; the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving. I didn’t want to destroy anything or anybody. I just wanted to slip quietly out the back door, without causing any fuss or consequences, and then not stop running until I reached Greenland.
― Elizabeth Gilbert
I’m taking advantage of my guest spot here on the Grieve list by introducing you to one of Australia’s finest storytellers Mr. Paul Kelly.
A true Aussie icon, and indisputably the jewel in the crown of home grown artists, in my eyes. Fact or fiction, his writing has the ability to lift you from the darkest of depths or bring you to tears with honesty and realism that cuts to the bone…
A downbeat, trip hop giant, pregnant with heart-bursting emotion, Charlottesville is simultaneously a tribute to those who risk their lives to stand up against race hatred and a declaration of rage against right-wing extremists – especially those in the highest office.